Council grants, funding and commissioning

Hounslow Council's Thriving communities fund provides grants to support charities, voluntary and community groups and places of worship in Hounslow, to help deliver the Council's borough-wide approach to encouraging social action and enabling Civil Society in Hounslow - as outlined in our Thriving communities strategy 2024 - 2028

To apply for any of our grants you will need to visit our grants portal and sign up for an account.

1. Small grants open and closes Friday 30 January

These grants provide funding of up to £1,000 to community and voluntary sector organisations and informal groups, such as residents' and neighbour's groups for projects that bring their communities together and improve their health and wellbeing.

For 25/26 there is a £30,000 funding pot, which will be allocated at three grant review meetings across the year:

• For projects that take place up to the end of May 2026, submit your application by Friday 30th January  with decisions late February 2026
• Please note for large one-off events you can apply for up to £500 and for small one-off events you can apply for up to £250

For more information please download the Small grants guidance notes

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis up until Friday 30 January 2026 12pm

2. Revenue fund – now closed and will reopen mid 2026

This grant provides funding of up to £30,000 for constituted not-for-profit organisations to reduce inequality in the Borough by Place and by People.

3. Capital fund – now open 

The TCF Capital Grant invests in local capital projects that create a lasting benefit for local communities. We aim to support initiatives that help communities adapt to and benefit from new development, strengthen community infrastructure, and advance our corporate ambitions for a greener, cleaner, healthier, thriving, liveable and safer borough. 

For this round of funding, we are inviting applications focused on the following four priorities areas: 

• Upgrade and Enhance Community Facilities
  Capital investment in the physical infrastructure of community spaces to ensure they are safe, accessible, and equipped to support a diverse range of local organisations and activities
• Improve Green Spaces
  Funding for the enhancement and restoration of shared outdoor areas—including our parks—that promote health, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.
• Support Place-Shaping and Community Ownership
  Investment in physical improvements to public spaces that foster a sense of identity and belonging, enabling residents to co-design and take pride in their local environment.
• Enhance Community Safety
  Installation or upgrade of physical safety infrastructure that supports safer movement and pedestrian-friendly design.

We welcome applications across the borough but are particularly keen to see projects located in and/or supporting residents in our 10 Equality Opportunity Clusters (https://stats.hounslow.gov.uk/eoa-cluster-census-2021-profiles/)- the areas of the Borough with the highest levels of inequality.

For applications to the Thriving Communities Fund, Capital Grant there is a two-stage application process: 

1. Expression of interest
2. Full application

Applications should be completed via this link - TCF Capital Grant Expression of Interest Form
Please read the TCF Capital Guidance notes before submitting an application.

We will accept applications for up to £100,000, however we expect the majority of awards to range from £15,000 to £50,000. 

*Timescales are subject to change

How do I apply?

• To apply for any of our grants you will need to please visit our grants portal and sign up for an account.
• Our Thriving communities fund managers are available to answer your questions about applying for Council grants.
• Halima.hussain@hounslow.gov.uk
  020 8583 2512
• Michelle.Hutchinson@hounslow.gov.uk
  020 8583 2454